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Shintoism Flashcards

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What is Shintoism?

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Shintoism is the indigenous spirituality of Japan, focusing on kami (spirits) and rituals.

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True or False: Shintoism has a founder.

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False

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Fill in the blank: The sacred spirits in Shinto are known as _____.

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kami

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4
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What is a torii gate?

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A torii gate is a traditional Japanese gate that marks the entrance to a sacred space in Shinto.

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What does the term ‘kami’ refer to in Shinto?

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Kami refers to spirits, gods, or sacred essences in Shinto.

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Which festival is associated with the rice planting ritual in Shinto?

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The Inaho Matsuri (rice planting festival)

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True or False: Shinto shrines can be found only in Japan.

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True

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What is the main text of Shintoism?

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Shinto does not have a single main text, but texts like the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki are significant.

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Multiple choice: Which of the following is a common Shinto practice? A) Meditation B) Ritual purification C) Prayer to a single god

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B) Ritual purification

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What is the significance of purification rituals in Shinto?

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Purification rituals are meant to cleanse individuals of impurities and prepare them for worship.

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Fill in the blank: Shinto priests are known as _____.

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kannushi

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What is a kami-dana?

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A kami-dana is a household altar in Shinto where offerings are made to kami.

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True or False: Shintoism has a concept of sin.

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False

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What is the term for the Shinto ceremony of thanksgiving for a good harvest?

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Niinamesai

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Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a Shinto belief? A) Reverence for nature B) Ancestor worship C) Reincarnation

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C) Reincarnation

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What is the role of nature in Shintoism?

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Nature is revered as sacred and is believed to be inhabited by kami.

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Fill in the blank: The Japanese word for shrine is _____.

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jinja

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What is the purpose of omikuji in Shinto?

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Omikuji are fortune-telling papers that provide guidance and predictions.

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True or False: Shinto rituals are typically performed in private settings.

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False

20
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What is Matsuri?

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Matsuri refers to festivals celebrated at Shinto shrines, often involving processions and rituals.

21
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Multiple choice: Which of the following is a major Shinto holiday? A) Christmas B) New Year (Shogatsu) C) Thanksgiving

A

B) New Year (Shogatsu)

22
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What is the significance of the Emperor in Shinto?

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The Emperor is considered a direct descendant of the kami and plays a ceremonial role in Shinto.

23
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Fill in the blank: Shinto emphasizes the importance of _____ in daily life.

A

rituals

24
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What is the meaning of ‘shrine maiden’ in Shinto?

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Shrine maidens, or miko, assist in rituals and ceremonies at shrines.

25
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True or False: Shintoism promotes a strict moral code.

A

False

26
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What is a sacred tree in Shinto called?

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A sacred tree is called a ‘shinboku.’

27
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Multiple choice: Which of the following is a common offering made to kami? A) Flowers B) Food C) Both A and B

A

C) Both A and B

28
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What does the term ‘kagura’ refer to?

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Kagura refers to Shinto music and dance performed as part of rituals.

29
Q

Fill in the blank: The belief in the divine nature of the Japanese islands is known as _____.

A

Jinshin no kami

30
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What is the purpose of the Shinto practice of ‘Misogi’?

A

Misogi is a ritual purification practice involving water.

31
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True or False: Shintoism has a centralized religious authority.

A

False

32
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What is the role of rituals in Shinto?

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Rituals in Shinto serve to connect practitioners with kami and maintain harmony.

33
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Multiple choice: What is the main focus of Shinto worship? A) Personal salvation B) Relationship with kami C) Afterlife

A

B) Relationship with kami

34
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What does ‘shinto’ literally mean?

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Shinto literally means ‘the way of the gods.’

35
Q

Fill in the blank: The practice of visiting shrines during the New Year is called _____.

A

Hatsumode

36
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What is the significance of the ‘Ema’ in Shinto?

A

Ema are wooden plaques on which people write their wishes and hang at shrines.

37
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True or False: Shinto practices are often blended with Buddhism in Japan.

A

True

38
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What is the primary goal of Shinto rituals?

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The primary goal is to maintain harmony with the kami and the natural world.

39
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Multiple choice: Which of the following is a common Shinto symbol? A) Cross B) Torii C) Star of David

A

B) Torii

40
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What is the concept of ‘wa’ in Shinto?

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‘Wa’ refers to harmony and is a key principle in Shinto belief and practice.

41
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Fill in the blank: The Shinto practice of offering food to kami is called _____.

A

shinsen

42
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What is the purpose of ‘Sake’ in Shinto rituals?

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Sake is offered to kami as a form of purification and respect.

43
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True or False: Shinto has a single, universally accepted set of beliefs.

A

False

44
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What is the significance of the ‘Shinto Creation Myth’?

A

The Shinto Creation Myth explains the origins of the kami and the Japanese islands.

45
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Multiple choice: What is a common Shinto prayer called? A) Mantra B) Norito C) Sutra

A

B) Norito

46
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Fill in the blank: The act of bowing before a shrine is known as _____.

A

ojigi

Sam’s Religion (20 decks)

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